Boise State Athletics
Bronco Athletics Announce Activities for Designated Mental Health Awareness Games
9/14/2026 11:18:00 AM | Football, General, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball
Fall sport programs to raise awareness around the importance of mental health
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Athletics and BroncoBOLD, a student-athlete led mental health initiative, has announced designated games/competitions for fall sport programs to share the importance of mental health. The goal of each designated games or competitions are to raise awareness of mental health resources available to the community, promote help seeking behavior, and foster a culture of care. Designated games/competitions include the following.
- Soccer vs. Southern Utah - September 17
- Football vs. South Dakota - September 19
- Volleyball vs. Gonzaga - September 24
- Cross Country will be announced later this month
Prior to gates opening for Saturday's game versus South Dakota, Bronco Athletics staff and student-athletes will visit fans within the tailgate and games area at DeChevrieux Field to share information on available community resources, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and to distribute BroncoBOLD rally towels.
Throughout the game, players, coaches and staff will wear green* ribbon patches and Mental Health Matters attire. In addition, every Bronco football helmet will feature a green ribbon sticker.
During halftime, the team will recognize all 20 BroncoBOLD High School Ambassador schools on the field. The BroncoBOLD High School Ambassador Program is designed to provide education and tools to support motivated high school students and administrators to become active leaders and advocates of mental health on their campus and in their community. Throughout the academic year, each of the 20 schools will host their own BOLD games for mental health awareness.
During the second half, cheer, dance, and Buster will wear BroncoBOLD Mental Health Matters attire.
"We are committed to utilizing Bronco Athletics to build community connections, raise awareness and highlight resources to support health and well being," said Stephanie Donaldson, Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Counseling & Performance Psychology.
For the soccer match against Southern Utah and volleyball game against Gonzaga student-athletes, coaches and staff will wear green ribbon patches and Mental Health Matters attire. Bronco Athletics staff and student-athletes will be onsite to share information on available community resources, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and to distribute BroncoBOLD clear stadium bags.
BroncoBOLD and Boise State Wellness Services will host events throughout September 14-18 for "Here For You" Suicide Prevention Week. Visit Boise State Suicide Prevention for a complete list of resources and events.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, please dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or call the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline at 208-398-4357. For more information on current suicide research, visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
